Magic the Gathering format: Fun 40

At the 2026 "Quest for Urza's Chalice" event, a side tournament revived late-90s Magic: The Gathering gameplay using custom boosters and 40-card decks, which inspired the author to build six themed decks emphasizing fun mechanics like player interaction, diverse card aesthetics, and avoiding oppressive strategies like land destruction. The author prioritizes factors like back-and-forth gameplay, "spice" (comeback potential), vintage card borders, and balanced power levels, featuring decks in colors like White/Green, Green/Red, and Red/Black constructed with a mix of rare "candy" cards and thematic synergies.